Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

This restaurant serves up nostalgia and the kind of delicious, homemade food that your mother fed you when you were little.  


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

With Songaksan Mountain to the north and Yongsusan Mountain to the south, the capital of ancient Goryeo, Gaeseong was a city known to have the most developed food culture with its traditional cuisine recipes being handed down for generations. Traditional Korean cuisine restaurant Yongsusan, named after an actual landmark, proudly presents Korea's traditional cuisine elegantly and whole-heartedly. Gaeseong's cuisine is known to have a relatively milder taste than others so that one can easily enjoy the flavors of the food itself, making it favorable to foreginers as well.    


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Opened in 1939, Hanilkwan (한일관)'s current location is in Gangnam after moving from its original location at Cheongjindong. With over 70 years of tradition, Hanilkwan is a well-known place where famous people including former presidents such as Lee Seung-man, Park Jeong-hee, and Roh Moo-hyun have dined. With a reputation for serving authentic Korean dishes, Hanilkwan provides visitors with a variety of menus to experience Korean traditional food. One of the popular menus is Grill Special & Bulgogi, which includes Tangpyeongchae (mung bean jelly mixed with vegetables), Gujeolpan (platter of nine delicacies), Nakji Bokkeum (stir-fried baby octopus), and Bulgogi. The Lunch Menu is a special menu chosen by the chef.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Ogada is a new concept café where you can experience unique Korean beverages. You can enjoy a variety of menus including different healthy teas, juices and sherbets. Visit Ogada and experience unique Korean taste and culture! Our drinks will soothe your body and mind fatigued through shopping. ​


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Located in the Gangnam-gu district in Seoul, Market O Restaurant serves healthy low-calorie, low-cholesterol foods. Fresh and natural ingredients are used to make creative fusion dishes that satisfy both health and taste. The restaurant also runs Café Brownie, where you can enjoy organic coffee and brownies that contain no artificial additives.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

             


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

This bakery specializes in breads made with natural enzymes, but also popular are the handmade chocolates and cakes. The inaka, a Japanese raisin bread, is especially recommended.  



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5.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu)

Yeongyang Center main branch is a 52 year-old specialty restaurant in Myeongdong. It specializes in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) and tongdak (roasted chicken). In 1960, Yeongyang Center has started to sell tongdak roasted on an electric rotisserie. Since then, the crisp and not-at-all greasy taste has attracted popularity among local Koreans and it has become a must-visit restaurant among foreign tourists. They use chickens provided by directly owned chicken farm and the owner of the restaurant thoroughly manages all the process of cooking even from the ingredients preparation level. Their main menus are samgyetang and tongdak. The Samgyetang features its tender meat and thick broth after boiling for 2 hours and the tongdak features crispy and not-fatty taste of the well-drained chicken. Among the menus, sansam Samgyetang stuffed with wild ginseng powder is the most be-loved menu.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Charles Sutbul Gimbap, located in Donggyo-dong, is the first brach to open, and since earning popularity among university students, it is now expanding into other areas of Seoul. Their gimbap menu differentiates itself from others through its famous charcoal-grilled spicy pork filling, called the Sutbul Gimbap. Besides hundreds of gimbap items available on the menu, the rice balls are also tasty and large enough to suffice for a meal.


5.0/1
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Song Hye-kyo, one of the first-generation Hallyu stars, once again proved her talents last year in K-drama Descendants of the Sun. Recently, she has publically announced her plan to marry another Hallyu star Song Joong-ki in the coming autumn. Jackson Pizza located in Hannam-dong is known to be Song’s favorite pizzeria in Seoul and has appeared in several K-TV shows. f(x)'s Luna has also mentioned of Jackson Pizza’s Chicago-style pizzas and French fries on a K-TV show as “the food items of [her] life.” Song’s go-to choice at the restau